With a wealth of high-profile outings to his name including multiple appearances on Logan D’s authoritative jump-up label Low Down Deep, Japanese drum and bass specialist Tomoyoshi now takes to Portsmouth label Murky Digital for the first time with his new EP Dark World, a timely release on Halloween week.

Hailing from Segata but steeped in junglist culture thanks to his time spent living in London and Germany, the seasoned DJ/producer has racked up a significant back catalogue following the release of his 2019 debut album Black Smoke on Original Key. He’s since enjoyed a breakthrough year, with endorsements from the likes of Mixmag and Guestlist and a pair of releases on Low Down Deep – 2020’s “Be Water”/“Kung Fu Master” single and this year’s Evolution EP – contributing towards his status as one of today’s most sought-after signings.

Over the course of five tracks, Dark World burrows down to new depths, plunging into subterranean frequencies and hauntingly hollow atmospherics to leave a lasting impression. The project’s titular opener sees resonant synth stabs slicing through the mix, beset by oscillating low-end and flitting cymbals, while follow-up “Raw-Fi” finds clinking found sounds, pensive keys and snarling basslines coming together to form a slinking stepper. “Voodoo” is every bit as spooky as its name suggests, with clanging, discordant percussion and reversed cymbals leading effortlessly into passages of wavering bass and sampled breakbeats. Continuing in the same vein, “Cattle Mutilation” pairs voweled basslines reminiscent of alien communications with pared-back drums, while “Waves” takes things up a notch once more. Centred around a haunting drone and richocheting vocal samples, it’s nothing short of a grand finale.

The Dark World EP hits Juno Download and Spotify on 27 October and will be available from other streaming services and digital vendors a fortnight later on 3 November 2021.

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Release date 14/01/22

Available to stream and download 

1.	Grimesy ft. T-Man – Mastermind
2.	Grimesy – Blood & Water	
3.	Grimesy – Say Goodbye
4.	Grimesy – From Space

Hailing from Lancaster, UK, Grimesy has made a name for himself with releases gracing notable labels such as ProgRam, Original Key, Born on Road, Chopstick Dubplate, Deep In The Jungle, Subwoofah, Nuusic, and Formation Records. Grimesy is coming in with a four track EP that is so intricately deep and packed with his clinical signature punch; this release showcases the versatility of quality productions which always guarantee superb dancefloor measure. 

‘Mastermind’ is an absolute scorcher! The brisk drums & dread-esque bass tones wind & filter throughout the arrangement, culminating in an unequivocally amped-up affair guaranteed to get listeners moving featuring vocals from the northern general T-Man. 

Coming out of the thirst for a gritty number and governed by a hard edge and epic vibe, ‘Blood & Water’ is a journey of darkened mystery worthy of finally seeing the light of day. The momentum of hypnosis is quite apparent as you find yourself playing it again and again, just to see, what just happened.

Touching the more emotive musical landscapes, ‘Say Goodbye’ tells a story as it moves through its timeline and very cleverly captures its hook and drops. The enticing opening and foreboding undertones infuse into a collective stream of soulfulness. 

Wrapping up the EP in fine style, ‘From Space’ combines jungle roots, steppy drums, dub sirens, and a rolling mid bass resulting in one heavy, hard hitting chunk of audio. Huge bass, huge vibes - pull it up immediately.

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